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Case Study: Time for a Rebrand
11 hours ago
Objective: A university had just completed a major rebrand complete with a new logo and wanted to make sure they had all the necessary branded items for functions throughout the year. They had previou...
Continue ReadingYour Guide to Promotional Shirts
May 08
If you've ever run a 5k or attended a basketball game, chances are you've got a promotional shirt in your drawers somewhere. According to PPAI's 2019 Consumer Study, wearables are the #1 most popular ...
Continue ReadingGiving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility
Apr 30
Whether you’re putting together a fundraiser, donating food to a local shelter, or volunteering at a soup kitchen, supporting causes you care about makes you feel good and makes the world a bett...
Continue ReadingHow to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love
Apr 23
If you’ve been in the workforce for a couple of years, you’ve probably had to wear a company uniform at one point or another! Across all industries, trades, and professions, uniforms are c...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Real Modern Recognition
Apr 15
Market: Finance Product Use: Employee Recognition Promotion: A wealth management firm selected the Samsonite Executive Computer Backpack as an employee recognition gift. At the company’s yea...
Continue Reading5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand
Apr 08
In the world of business, marketing trends are always evolving and it's easy to be overwhelmed. Sometimes you take one step forward only to be knocked two steps back. Luckily, there are endless resour...
Continue Reading7 Promotional Products Perfect for Weddings
Apr 01
Adding names, monograms, or wedding dates to wedding favors is a great way to increase the wow-factor of any event. After everyone leaves the reception, these personalized gifts are there to help them...
Continue Reading7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go
Mar 25
According to a 2016 AAA Foundation report, American drivers spend an average of more than 17,600 minutes behind the wheel each year. Now, imagine that someone is looking at products with your logo for...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wave Hello to Promotions
Mar 17
Description: Custom Wave Cap Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: The client was looking for a signature cap that would be unique, high-quality, and something that the recipient would...
Continue ReadingCase Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag
Mar 10
Description: Laundry Bag Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A credit union wanted to target college students and offer them an incentive to open a new account. They chose a stock design,...
Continue ReadingReusable vs. Disposable Items
Mar 03
Disposable products are a common part of everyday life for most folks – think single-use items like plastic cutlery, paper plates, shopping bags from the grocery store, napkins, the coffee cup f...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Welcome New Hires!
Feb 24
Objective A small business owner wanted an easy way to present important paperwork to new employees to help them stay organized in their first few months with the company. They wanted to instill prof...
Continue Reading6 Things You're Missing Out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Feb 16
Promotional products aren’t just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a pro...
Continue ReadingFrom Zero to Wow: 6 Uniforms That Every Employee Will Love
Feb 09
Have you ever worked at a 9 to 5 job where there is a mandatory uniform? But... this required uniform is old, frumpy, and 100 percent unflattering? We've been there too! There are benefits of uniform...
Continue Reading6 On-the-Go Products for Travelers
Feb 02
Being prepared isn't just for the Scouts, it's good advice for anyone who lives life on the go! Add your logo to these hospitality and travel themed promotional products and your customers will rem...
Continue Reading5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook
Jan 26
One of the most powerful things you can do to set yourself up for success is practice the art of positive thinking. It's easy to let the struggles of everyday life control your attitude. But by practi...
Continue ReadingLanyards: Everything You Need to Know
Jan 18
When it's time to choose the perfect lanyard for your company or organization, you may not be aware of all the things to consider when purchasing your new supplies. Lanyards come in many different sty...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Charity Fundraiser
Jan 11
The organizer of a charity fundraiser wanted to add an element of fun and excitement to their door prize giveaways. As each guest arrived, they were given a Mardi Gras Jubilee pen and instructions to ...
Continue Reading12 Coolest Squeeze Products to Relieve Your Stress
Jan 03
Admit it, when you get a goodie bag full of promotional products, or you see a booth at a trade show - you immediately gravitate towards the stress relievers. Stress relievers have evolved well beyond...
Continue Reading5 Promo Products That Are Bright, Light, and Ready to Excite
Dec 27, 2021
Looking for some promotional products to outshine the competition? Need some LED magic to illuminate your brand? We’ve got you covered with this selection of super fun promotional products th...
Continue Reading7 Brilliant Bamboo Promotional Products
Dec 20, 2021
You don't have to be a panda to love bamboo! This popular, eco-friendly renewable resource grows super-fast and is known to be one of the most adaptable materials on the planet. Bamboo is incredibly v...
Continue Reading10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories
Dec 12, 2021
If you want to give your brand a modern and fresh new identity try throwing some cutting-edge tech gadgets into your marketing mix. The wave of wireless charging options, portable speakers, and wearab...
Continue Reading8 Dental Products That Will Make You Smile
Dec 05, 2021
Promotional products are great for handing out after patient visits, at conferences and events, or to have available in your reception area. Here are our 8 favorite dental promotional products that he...
Continue Reading6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past
Nov 28, 2021
No matter what decade you think of when you think of “retro products”, you can bet there’s a customizable product perfect for your next event. Using nostalgia to promote your busines...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keep it Cooler
Nov 21, 2021
Description: Dual Compartment Cooler Bag Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: An annual company picnic for employees and their families. Each year they give their e...
Continue Reading5 Men's Wearable Promotional Products for the Office and Beyond
Nov 14, 2021
It’s fun giving out promotional products like fidget spinners and stress balls, but sometimes you need an option for the guy that likes to keep it a bit more professional. These business casu...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Too Hot to Jot
Nov 07, 2021
Objective: Department managers wanted their new employees to have an easy way to take notes during the onboarding process. They wanted to incorporate company branding to keep their image consistent....
Continue ReadingProducts and Tips to Boost Your Work From Home Productivity
Oct 30, 2021
With all the shelter in place and social distancing rules to help flatten the curve of COVID-19, more people are working remotely than ever before. It’s important to make sure your at-home workp...
Continue ReadingTrending Fall and Winter Apparel
Oct 23, 2021
Seasons are changing, and it’s time to pack away your tank tops and shorts and bring the sweaters, boots, and scarves out of storage. Wardrobes need a little refreshing to match the new colder w...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Life of the Mardi
Oct 16, 2021
Market: Hospitality Objective: With their event scheduled close to Mardi Gras, event planners wanted to provide a themed goodie package for attendees with giveaways from event sponsors. They wanted...
Continue ReadingCase Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?
Oct 09, 2021
Product: Phone Stand Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A local financial institution needed a giveaway item for current and potential clients. It had to be useful to keep their name in ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Sharper Students
Oct 02, 2021
Description: Pencil Sharpener Industry: Construction What it was purchased for: A shipyard in a major city harbor has advocates who go out to local schools to promote shipbuilding. These advocates n...
Continue Reading6 Products to Show Your Support for Breast Cancer Awareness
Sep 25, 2021
Suppose you're looking for a cause to support to make sure that your business is responsible and giving back to the community. In that case, breast cancer awareness is an excellent choice because it i...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Health & Wellness Spas
Sep 17, 2021
Products Javalina Jewel® Pen Industry Health & Wellness Spas Application Future Visits A day spa wanted to ensure that its guests always received the royal treatment. To encourage f...
Continue Reading6 High-Tech Promotional Products
Sep 10, 2021
It seems like there are new cutting-edge gadgets coming to market every day. It’s getting hard to keep up with what is really going to make your life easier and what’s just hype. We&rsquo...
Continue ReadingTasty Products to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
Sep 03, 2021
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser of a promotion, consider candy! Few people can resist the delicious charms of a tasty treat, and giving someone a sweet gift is a great way to have them rem...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Thank You for Spooning
Aug 27, 2021
Description: 10 Oz. Aztec Spooner Mug Industry: Advertising / Marketing / Publishing What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers. ...
Continue ReadingHow to Put Together an Onboarding Kit
Aug 20, 2021
Employee engagement starts the second a new employee walks in the door, so it’s important for companies to make a good impression on their first day! The onboarding process shouldn’t just ...
Continue Reading5 Promotional Products for Firemen and Fire Departments
Aug 12, 2021
Firemen deserve a special kind of admiration. They spend their careers rushing into buildings while others are rushing out. Many departments require aid from the community, and that’s where f...
Continue ReadingCase Study: 3D is the Key
Aug 05, 2021
A company was looking for unique items to commemorate the celebration of its 45th year in business. They wanted to incorporate a new logo that communicated the anniversary as well as the range of prod...
Continue ReadingFive Frugal Promotions for the Cost-Savvy Consumer
Jul 29, 2021
Did you know that promotional products are one of the most cost-effective ways to market your business or organization? Because people hang on to promotional products and use them in their everyday li...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Go Green or Go Home
Jul 21, 2021
Item: goingreen™ Stapled Appointment Calendar Purpose: Promote awareness of recycling programs and provide recycling information to the community Audience: Residents of the company’s s...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile
Jul 14, 2021
Description: Foldable Chair Industry: Education/Sports What it was purchased for: A high school wanted to purchase an item they could resell to the parents in the spirit shop for fundraising dollars...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Look, Ma, No Hands!
Jul 07, 2021
Description: Auto Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A technology business was looking for a giveaway item that was unique but also fit within their budget...
Continue ReadingYour Customers Won't Want to Remove These Promotional Products From Their Desks
Jun 29, 2021
At the end of the day, promotional products are really all about getting brands out in front of people to grow awareness and ultimately, increase sales! If you want to get strategic, there are a coupl...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Spoon-taneous Promotion
Jun 22, 2021
Description: Spoon Mug Industry: Advertising What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers. How it was distributed: The spoon mugs w...
Continue Reading6 Ways to Get More Done Every Day
Jun 15, 2021
From the moment you get to work in the morning, you’re probably planning all the things you intend to get done. By the time you head home, you may wonder how the day got away from you! We’...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Safety First
Jun 08, 2021
Product: Auto Safety Kit Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: As a gift to anyone who opened a new bank account for over $1,000.00. How it was distributed: The bank was looking for a brande...
Continue ReadingGame On: 10 Promo Product Games We Love!
Jun 01, 2021
From traditional favorites to new and trendy games, you can put your brand at the center of the fun whether it is at a tailgate, a special party or event, or just around the office. Bean Bag Toss Ga...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions
May 24, 2021
Market: Real Estate Product Use: Incentive Gift Promotion: A high-end resort selected the Atlantis Mesh Beach Tote as an incentive gift for the visitors who attended their timeshare presentations....
Continue ReadingTake it To-Go: 8 Restaurant Takeout Essentials
May 17, 2021
The way restaurant patrons experience dining out has changed immensely since coronavirus cases have begun popping up in the U.S. Restaurants that were once packed to the brim with happy diners are now...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Jot It Down
May 10, 2021
Description: Mini Flip Pad Jotter Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: An investment firm wanted to promote their new financial blog to their existing customers with a memorable branded it...
Continue ReadingThese Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For
May 02, 2021
Technology advances exponentially. By the time you finish reading this article, you might be actually be reading it in some virtual reality café where Elvis is serving you a strawberry daiquiri...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Shop 'til You Drop
Apr 25, 2021
A shopping mall was holding a late-winter promotion to increase traffic during typically slower months. Visitors to the complex received a "passport" to take to different stores within the mall for st...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass
Apr 18, 2021
The NY Yankees wanted to create special commemorative bottles to celebrate Derek Jeter’s accomplishments at Yankee Stadium. They chose 150 magnum-sized (1.5L) bottles with a special logo and Jet...
Continue ReadingCase Study: It's in the Bag
Apr 11, 2021
Description Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry Bookstore What it was purchased for A large Metropolitan Community College Bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag to the students who ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Prom Ticket Keepsake
Apr 03, 2021
A Prom Ticket Keepsake Organization High School Product Featured Neoprene Bracelet Goal of Promotion Issuing prom tickets Des...
Continue Reading6 Rootin’ Tootin’ Country Western Products
Mar 27, 2021
Country Western isn’t just a type of music genre, it’s become an entire culture in the American West and around the world. Cowboy culture dates back to the 19th century when ranchers settl...
Continue ReadingHow to be an Empathetic Leader and Still Get the Job Done
Mar 20, 2021
Empathy is the ability to feel the same emotions felt by someone else. This trait allows you to feel pain for a friend whose going through a divorce, or excitement for a sister who was recently propos...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Plastics Make it Possible
Mar 13, 2021
Description: Oasis Recycled Bottle Pen Industry: Chemicals What it was purchased for: Trade Show Giveaways How it was distributed: A chemical company needed something to give away at a tradeshow. T...
Continue ReadingThe Best Promotional Products for Sports Fanatics
Mar 05, 2021
With football season right around the corner, people are gearing up to support their favorite teams. Whether they’re grilling hot dogs at a tailgate or cheering in the stands, fans love wearing...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Cheese-y Promotion
Feb 26, 2021
Objective: A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repeat business. Product: Coupon Gatefold Photo Folder Personalization: Rest...
Continue Reading5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order
Feb 19, 2021
If you’ve ever placed an order for promotional products for a school, you have probably seen your fair share of t-shirts and baseball caps. And trust us, those are definitely important! Wearable...
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Buy USA-Made
Feb 12, 2021
During times of growing uncertainty in the global markets, customers are becoming more and more interested in purchasing American-made items. Buying American-made is about more than just patriotism &n...
Continue ReadingCase Study: "Single Use" Pens for COVID-19
Feb 05, 2021
In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, a financial institution decided to provide single-use pens in all their locations and for drive thru banking. This idea was intended to help stop the spread ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: College Fair Giveaway
Jan 29, 2021
Description: 4" Mini Plush Buddies Frog with Shirt Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A community college was looking for a giveaway item to have at their booth for the upcoming college ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: You Can Count on Us
Jan 22, 2021
The marketing department for a regional credit union was considering a custom writing instrument from overseas as part of a re-branding campaign. However, supply chain disruptions due to Coronavirus...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Bringing Back the Fanny Pack
Jan 15, 2021
Market: Entertainment Product Use: Gift With Purchase Promotion: A major theme park chose the Safeguard Security Waist Belt as a gift with purchase for customers who bought season passes. The wais...
Continue ReadingA Quick Guide to Promotional Bags
Jan 08, 2021
Whether you’re at a tradeshow, school, office, or even the grocery store, chances are that you’re going to see a promotional bag. Bags are one of the most ubiquitous promotional products &...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products for Music Lovers
Jan 01, 2021
These promotional products will be music to your ears! There are all kinds of music lovers out there, from fans of rock to jazz and everything in between, that would love to get any of these music-the...
Continue Reading5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement
Dec 24, 2020
Social media is used for different purposes. News outlets tweet out breaking news, fashion trends are posted on Instagram, and political ads are promoted through Facebook. Social media platforms are a...
Continue Reading5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips
Dec 17, 2020
So, you’re traveling for work again. There are only 365 days in the year, can you recall how many days you’ve been on the road? It doesn’t matter if you are traveling internationall...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fun in the Sun
Dec 09, 2020
Product: Two-Tone Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Sports What it was purchased for: A major sports team was having difficulty keeping attendance up at weeknight games. They came up with the idea of doin...
Continue Reading6 Mood-Boosting Promo Products to Beat the Winter Blues
Dec 02, 2020
Winter can be a hard season for lots of people. Between the colder weather, shorter daylight hours, and increased social isolation this year, many folks will feel the winter blues. Also known as Seaso...
Continue ReadingWhy You Need Promotional Products
Dec 02, 2020
In a world of ever-changing advertisement trends, there is one marketing solution that never grows old – promotional products. Studies show promotional products were ranked as the highest advert...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Not-So-Silly Idea
Dec 02, 2020
An insurance company signed up to be the “hydration” sponsor for a fun and colorful 5K run/walk for charity. The race was popular in the community because it was known as a vibrant, fun-fi...
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